Amplify Metabolism Unit Assessment

Front

What happens to the circulatory system if the respiratory system fails?

Back

Oxygen would not enter the bloodstream to be transported around the body.

Front

How can doctors ensure astronauts' bodies can exercise in space?

Back

The doctors could make sure the astronauts’ cells are getting the molecules they need from glucose and oxygen.

Front

What does a low glucose level in a patient's body indicate about their exercise performance?

Back

Poorly; his digestive system is not breaking down molecules from food into glucose.

Front

Why might Jamal feel tired despite having normal oxygen levels?

Back

Yes, Jamal’s respiratory system is working, but his digestive system is not breaking down starch molecules into glucose for his cells.

Front

What effect does consuming glucose syrup have on exercise ability?

Back

Nothing would happen to her ability to exercise, but her digestive system would not work as hard, since glucose is already small enough to get to her cells.

Front

Define metabolism.

Back

Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.

Front

What role does glucose play in cellular respiration?

Back

Glucose is a primary energy source for cells, used in cellular respiration to produce ATP.

Front

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Back

The respiratory system is responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

Front

Explain the relationship between the digestive and circulatory systems.

Back

The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream by the circulatory system.

Front

What is ATP and why is it important?

Back

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.